Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $11.51 | 5.482% | $12.141 | $12.14 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
Purchase #2 | $75.99 | 5.227% | $79.962 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
Purchase #3 | $197.34 | 11.202% | $219.446 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
Purchase #4 | $224.84 | 7.482% | $241.6625 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
Purchase #5 | $49.98 | 9.363% | $54.6596 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
Purchase #6 | $218.99 | 13.809% | $249.2303 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
Purchase #7 | $212.55 | 8.457% | $230.5254 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.20 | $1,087.6268 | $1,087.63 | $1,087.65 | $1,087.60 |